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Cherries dev squad round off debut Category Two season with thumping of Crewe
CHERRIES development squad’s debut season as a Category Two academy ended with a 6-0 dismantling of Crewe Alexandra in front of a healthy Vitality Stadium crowd. Requiring a win by 15 goals to sneak into the Professional Development League play-offs
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Suspicious-looking man offered child lift to school
DORSET Police and Bournemouth School for Girls have warned parents after a suspicious man offered a child a lift to school. Deputy Headmaster of Bournemouth School for Girls, Anna Collins, has warned parents and children to not take offers from
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Army equipment and air rifle stolen during garage burglary
AIR RIFLES and Glock air pistols were among army equipment stolen during a burglary at a home in Poole. A respirator, Glock air pistols, a Bahrenburg air rifle, and two electric drills were stolen from a garage in Wimborne Road. The incident
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Kluivert: Cherries will give their all to achieve top 10 finish on final day
AFC BOURNEMOUTH attacker Justin Kluivert pledged that his side will give their all to secure a top 10 finish in the Premier League this season. Heading into the final game of the season, Cherries are level on points with 10th placed Brighton &
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Emergency services called after car crashes into central reservation
EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a central reservation. Fire crews from Poole and Westbourne attended the road traffic collision, involving an Audi A4, at 9.13pm on May 13. Firefighters found the car on the central reservation
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Man raped and sexually assaulted child
A MAN from Christchurch has been jailed for five years for the rape and sexual assault of a child. Darren Marsh, 22 of The Strete, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Friday May 10. The three offences, for which he had previously pleaded
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CCTV appeal launched after burglary in New Milton
POLICE are investigating a shoplifting incident in New Milton. A CCTV image of a person police would like to identify has been released to the public. The incident involved the theft of electric toothbrushes, which occurred between 4.30pm and
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Cyclist airlifted to hospital after serious injury crash
A CYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital with a serious injury after a crash in Poole. The incident, involving a black Honda Civic and a purple mountain bike, took place at 7.55am on Tuesday, May 14. A police cordon was put in place on Ringwood
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‘Building’ – Iraola discusses fitness of Tyler Adams ahead of Copa America
ANDONI Iraola says Tyler Adams is still “building” his fitness after making his latest return from injury and feels having the Copa America on the horizon “is good for him”. Adams has endured a wretched debut campaign at Cherries, featuring just
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Towngate bridge closed to motorists after woman seen on roof
2:33pm This live blog is now over. 1:39pm
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‘Historic moment’ as BCP set to be first coastal town to install tourist tax
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole is set to be the first coastal area to install a tourist tax which could generate more than £12 million over five years. After a successful consultation, the Accommodation BID (Business Improvement District)
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Witness appeal following burglary at barbershop
OFFICERS are appealing for information following a burglary at a Westbourne barbershop. Bonds Barbershop in Seamoor Road was broken into between 1am and 6am on May 11. A till containing money and receipts was stolen but later found abandoned
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Shopping centre strengthens partnership with mental health charity
A SHOPPING centre has strengthened its partnership with Dorset Mind ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. The Dolphin Poole will build on its three-year partnership with the charity by hosting free workshops to support locals with key mental health
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CCTV appeal following shoplifting incident at pharmacy
OFFICERS are appealing for information after more than £70 worth of beauty products were stolen. CCTV images have been released of a man [police want to speak with in relation to a shoplifting incident at Kamsons Pharmacy in Station Road, New Milton
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Marcondes gets a new boss as loan club Hibs sack Montgomery
EMILIANO Marcondes will end his loan spell at Hibernian playing under a new manager, after Nick Montgomery was sacked. Cherries loanee Marcondes has featured regularly since moving north of the border in January, scoring three goals in 17 appearances
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'Obstruction' partially blocks A31
11:51am This incident is now over. The live blog is finished.
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Evri customers issued urgent scam warning
Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel company, has issued a warning to everyone using its service. The company has issued an updated warning about scammers trying to profit off of Evri customers. The renewed guidance on phishing messages,
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Cherries see off young Saints to win women’s Hampshire Senior Cup
CHERRIES ended their campaign with silverware after a 3-1 victory over Southampton’s under-21s in the final of the women's Hampshire Senior Cup. While the club agonisingly missed out on the season’s main goal of promotion, defeating Saints represents
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert alert to anyone earning less than £60,000
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert team has issued a warning to anyone earning under £60,000 who could be missing out on valuable cash boosts. People earning less than £60,000 are being urged to carry out a 10-minute money review as they could be
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Murder trial continues after man killed and dismembered
3:51pm The jury is due to return tomorrow at 10am. 3:51pm
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'Do not eat': Urgent warning over unsafe foods with disease-causing bacteria
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an urgent warning to businesses and shoppers not to sell or eat any products supplied by a company. A food recall had already been actioned over some Bread Spread Ltd products, but the FSA have now warned
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HMRC warns married couples could be missing out on £252 cost of living boost
Married couples are being urged to check they are not missing out on up to £252 a year. HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone in a marriage or civil partnership to spend 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance.
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Coroners seeks next of kin for woman who died in Poole
THE coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a woman who died in Poole. Nadine Suzanne McLaughlin, who was 47 years old, died at her home address in West Quay Road on Friday May, 10 2024. Her death
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Elderly man taken to hospital after losing control of car in heavy rain
AN ELDERLY man was taken to hospital after a single-car crash that closed a road in Ferndown. Dorset Police were called to White Oaks Close at 8.42pm on Monday, May 13 after reports of a collision with a Toyota Yaris. Ringwood Road was closed
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Bournemouth get off to winning start in ECB Southern Premier
BOURNEMOUTH are off to a winning start in the ECB Southern Premier League, South Wilts losing eight wickets for 41 runs in a catastrophic collapse which cost them victory over the Lions at Bemerton. Openers Tom Cheater (48) and James Degg (32)
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Crash involving cyclist closes road
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Delays on busy road due to roadworks
9:20am We're going to close the blog for now. 9:20am
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See how much Dorset's new councillors get paid
HOW much do Dorset Council’s newly-elected councillors get paid? This depends on which positions you hold – but varies from £51,280 for the council leader to £14,689 for ‘back bench’ councillors. The payments, referred to as ‘allowances’, are
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Expert reveals how to keep spiders out of your home
With the weather warming up, many of us have been noticing more and more spiders in our homes. While spider mating season doesn’t begin until September, spiders still aren’t the most welcome house guests regardless of the time of year. Experts
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Major changes under new regime at council
A WEYMOUTH Green Party councillor is to join Dorset Council’s Lib Dem controlled Cabinet. Rodwell and Wyke councillor Clare Sutton will take up the children’s services, education and skills role. Her appointment is not the only difference between
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MPs arrested for sex offences could be barred from Parliament
DORSET MPs have voted to amend a policy which could see politicians banned from Parliament if arrested for sexual offences. Following a vote on the risk-based exclusion policy amendment from the House of Commons, a majority was in favour of the
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Charity dance event at Bournemouth's Pavilion Ballroom 20 years ago
These pictures capture dancing at Bournemouth's Pavilion Ballroom. Radio Solent listeners and DJs boogied to upbeat tunes, twirling across the polished dance floor. The mirrored disco ball threw shards of light around the room, creating a dazzling
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YMCA launch of Bournemouth Big Sleep Easy attended by tens of people
The YMCA has launched Bournemouth's big sleep easy to tens of people and 15 businesses. Over 40 people representing 15 businesses attended the launch event of the YMCA Bournemouth's big sleep easy which will be held on October 12 at Talbot Heath
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Hydration company named as official partner of Ironman
A CHRISTCHURCH-based hydration company has been named as the official partner of Ironman races across Europe. Precision Fuel and Hydration has been announced as the official hydration partner of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 European Triathlon Series
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Wetherspoon cider festival to take place across 10 days
WETHERSPOON is hosting a festival with up to 15 craft ciders available in its Dorset pubs. The 10-day festival will be held at a number of east Dorset’s Wetherspoon pubs from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 2. The festival line-up includes
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'Why can't planning committee be split into three?'
IF Gilbert & Sullivan were still alive, they would create a wonderful satirical opera about local government and particularly BCP. I admit my only involvement is paying my Council Tax, but that gives good reason to expect the Council to be run
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More businesses sign up to sponsor mermaid tail trail
MORE businesses are supporting a sculpture art trail that will raise vital funds for a children’s hospice. The Great Tail Trail will take place across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from April 5 to June 1, 2025, raising money for Julia’s House
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‘We’d love to’ – Cook says top-half finish would represent a ‘real solid season’
LEWIS Cook has his eyes on a win at Chelsea on the final day to try and secure a top-half Premier League finish and with it cap a “real solid season”. Cherries have more points than they have ever managed in a top-flight campaign, but slipped out
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Zabarnyi and Barron-Clark among Cherries award winners
ILLIA Zabarnyi and Molly Barron-Clark took home the biggest club awards on offer for their efforts over the season. Centre-back Zabarnyi won the men's Cherries supporters player of the year gong in his first full season at the club, while Barron-Clark
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Workington boss confident Comets can ‘make a statement’ at Poole
TEAM manager James Denham is confident SGB Championship newcomers Workington Comets can “make a statement” against Poole Pirates on Wednesday night. Workington are due to travel south for two fixtures in the space of two days, starting at Plymouth
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Fans of 'the lad himself' celebrate birthday milestone
FANS of legendary comedian Tony Hancock gathered to celebrate his life and work in Bournemouth on the day he would have turned 100. The event at the Queens Hotel on May 12 was organised by the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society (THAS) and a number
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Roller rink and film nights proposed for Lower Gardens this summer
ROLLER skating, 80s nights and film screenings could all be coming to the Lower Gardens this summer as part of ambitious new plans. The Lower Central Gardens Trust Board has been given proposals for Summer SKATE with a bar, big screen and catering
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Mutilated deer 'left on public display'
MUTILATED deer have been left on display around the New Forest. The dead mammals have been left “on public display” around Burley, near Ringwood. Multiple residents have been reporting it to Hampshire Police and in response, officers have
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Trade unionist Labour candidate announced for Poole
LABOUR has announced its candidate for Poole ahead of the general election expected later this year. Trade union worker Neil Duncan-Jordan will stand for the party against current Conservative MP Sir Robert Syms. The son of East End parents
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World’s largest seagoing paddle steamer coming to Dorset
THE world’s largest seagoing paddle steamer will visit Swanage and Poole later this year. Waverly will sail along the south coast for three weeks between September 4 and 25 from a ports and piers including Southampton, Portsmouth, Yarmouth and
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This weekend's car boot sale cancelled
A CAR boot sale will not go ahead this weekend. Organisers of the popular Poole Stadium Car Boot Sale have said the sale planned on Sunday, May 19 has been cancelled. This is because the RNLI Lifeboat Festival will be happening in Poole all
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Teen fundraising for dream college after father's terminal cancer diagnosis
A TEENAGER from Poole is fighting to fulfil her life-long dream of attending a prestigious performing college after her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Liv Colbert, 18, has been performing since she was three years old and is one of the chosen
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'We are extremely proud': Dorset company receive Royal Warrant
A DORSET business has been granted a Royal Warrant for its services to the King and Queen. Barker Laundry & Dry Cleaning has received the King’s Warrant, a Royal Warrant of Appointment granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who
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'Ridiculous' road works extended until next month
ROADWORKS in Verwood has been extended until next month. The gas works on Verwood Road at Three-Legged Cross have been extended until June 7th, 2024. The work by SGN, which started last November and was expected to finish at the end of April
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Plans lodged for new car wash and valeting service at Castlepoint
PLANS have been lodged for a new car wash and valeting service at Castlepoint. The shopping centre submitted the plans to BCP Council for permission to operate the hand car washing and valeting service in the lower ground level in the centre’s
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In the Dock: Woman threw bottles at paramedics and 'dangled off bridge'
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: EMER MCDONAGH, 31 and of Southcote Road in Bournemouth, admitted using threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress in Christchurch Road in Bournemouth
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Residents put out 15ft blaze to avoid heath fire
RESIDENTS near Ferndown Common fought a 15ft fire to stop it from spreading and becoming a heath fire. Residents of St James Road battled to stop the blaze from 'spreading terribly' on May 8. Despite Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Heartwood Collections recognised in Sunday Times 'Best Place to Work'
A NATIONWIDE hospitality chain with restaurants in Dorset has been named in The Sunday Times. The ‘Best Places to Work’ category featured companies from across the UK. Heartwood Collections currently operates 14 brasseries under the Brasserie
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Football fans criticise inclusivity measures in Bournemouth
SPECTATORS have criticised inclusivity measures for visually impaired people at football games. AFC Bournemouth has recently painted the edges of the stadium steps red, which would appear green to a person with colour blindness. Helen Jenkins